Costa Ventosa Winery and Brewery

Costa Ventosa is a casual, fun winery located on 10 acres of vineyards and farmland in beautiful Worchester County, just 10 minutes from Ocean City. In Italian, “Costa Ventosa” means “Windy Coast.” Our tasting room has a distinct Shore cottage feeling. Come warm yourself next to our stone fireplace or enjoy the sunset on our patio!

This clear, pale straw colored Chardonnay is reminiscent of the smells of country life: apple, spiced apple, with hints of dried herb, toast and linden. Think of plucking a big green apple and savoring the taste; you’ll find this crispness in the wine, along with citrus and apricot. Grapefruit and lemon are on the finish. Ready anytime to consume. Serve chilled.

This vibrant Bordeaux blend with a concentrated deep red hue exhibits world-class red wine production in Mid Atlantic. Aromas of raspberry, cassis and anise spring from the glass along with notes of spice and violets. On the palate, the wine articulates flavors of black fruit, plum and black current with elements of clove and cinnamon. With nicely refined tannins, Declaration finishes smoothly with hints of white pepper and mocha. Ready to drink now, this wine will peak in two years and will age nicely for up to 6 years.

Named after Kathryn’s beloved mother, the Vidal reminds us of her, with its honey and orange blossom aroma and hints of pineapple. Flavors of lemon and quince combined with a smidge of apple leads to a long, spicy finish with hints of grapefruit and orange zest. Ready anytime to enjoy and serve chilled.

Our Independence Rosé of Merlot is more of a red wine than a pink wine. With classic rose-orange hue, the bouquet exhibits strawberry and red fruit preserves with hints of apple and quince. On the palate, the wine’s red pedigree comes through with flavors of strawberry, raspberry and exotic spices, along with a racy, peppery finish. Independence is ready to consume anytime. Serve chilled.

As you pour the wine, you will notice a beautiful straw glow and its glass-coating viscosity promising a richly rewarding tasting experience. The aromas are concentrated and complex with scents of golden raisin, honey, apricot and rosewater. The flavors fill the mouth in a hedonistic explosion of spicy cinnamon, raisin and apricot along with notes of grapefruit, muscat and orange blossom. Pursuit of Happiness finishes smooth with hints of citrus and clove and white pepper. Excellent now, this will continue to develop, peaking in two to three years. Serve chilled.

A light bodied wine, Tuckahoe Merlot combines the aromas of spiced cherry, butter and toast with a whisper of cinnamon and black pepper. Tuckahoe Creek is a quiet, unassuming stream that meanders on the Eastern Shore. Our Merlot is equally humble; don’t save it for a big event but serve it on an ordinary day. Find simple pleasure in the sour cherry and spice flavors and butter and spice finish. Ready to drink now.